From the Research
Gastric Emptying and Hunger
- The relationship between gastric emptying and hunger is complex, and research has yielded mixed results 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
- A study published in 2021 found that rapid gastric emptying is associated with increased appetite, which may contribute to weight gain 2.
- Another study from 2011 suggested that rapid gastric emptying, rather than delayed gastric emptying, might provoke functional dyspepsia, including symptoms such as postprandial fullness and hunger 4.
- However, a 1996 study found that gastric emptying abnormalities in diabetic patients correlate poorly with gastrointestinal symptoms, including hunger 3, 5.
Gastric Emptying of Bananas
- There is limited research specifically on the gastric emptying of bananas and its effect on hunger.
- A 2020 study examined the effects of suppressing oral sweet sensations on gastric emptying, blood glucose, and appetite indices, including hunger, but did not find a significant change in gastric emptying or appetite indices after consuming bananas 1.
- The study did not specifically investigate the relationship between rapid gastric emptying of bananas and early hunger.
Association between Gastric Emptying and Appetite
- Research suggests that gastric emptying is associated with appetite sensations, including hunger and fullness 2, 4.
- A 2021 study found that patients with rapid gastric emptying had a significant increase in hunger sensations compared to those with normal or slow gastric emptying 2.
- However, the exact mechanisms underlying the relationship between gastric emptying and appetite are not fully understood and require further research.